Do or Die

By E.R. Baine

Review: Kalpanik Shyamlan
"Author, Inside the Giant Machine"

I would have never thought one could fit in billionaire Russian tycoons, beautiful sunny Caribbean islands, sexy wives, and ... wait for it ... werewolves in a book and still make it so fun to read. But E. R. Bain did a great job achieving this seemingly impossible concoction in an entertaining story.

I was a werewolf "virgin" before I read this book. I would have never read it except for the sexy image of two sexy looking humans on it its cover.

Ever heard the saying "Don't Judge a book by its cover"? Well, that saying does not apply in this case. the book is as hot and sizzling as the cover suggests. Yes, the ominous purple beast in the background does add to the allure and the sizzle of the book.

Obviously, if you are looking for what some critics call "believable" characters or story line, this book is not for you. But the real world is mundane and boring - if you're like me and want to take an exciting vacation, an escape into the world of imagination - this is a great book!

Not for children because of mature content and erotic scenes.

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Description, Do Or Die:
Nothing to lose, everything to gain...

Multi-Billionaire Russian tycoon Viktor Mackmillian and his family are enjoying a peaceful vacation on the small, sunny Caribbean island of Trinidad. But when his wife Audrianna is kidnapped he becomes a man on a deadly mission. He has turned to the vicious werewolf pack he has long cut off all ties with for help...but for a price that Viktor is loathe to accept.

For a love that holds no bounds, and bares all wounds...Viktor will forsake his life by the light of the full moon.

A new, suspenseful fantasy romance series...

Mature Content, Mature Language, Erotic Scenes 18+

• Language: English
• Publisher: E.R. Baine
• Release date: Jun 15, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301299355

E.R. Baine

E. R. Baine has been reading as a writer from the age of 7 years old. Beginning with the daily comics, and advancing to the Book of Bible Stories, until she became an avid reader of Mills and Boon at the age of 13. Penny Jordan was one of her favorite novelists in the early 1990's.Her tastes varied, and she was preoccupied with science fiction books of Star Trek The Next Generation and Christopher Pike novels in her early and late teens, and her interest was drawn to classic westerns as well. Still, Romantic Fiction has remained a staple genre she has been fascinated with all her life.After gaining a University Degree in Computer Science with a minor in English, and completing a Career Diploma in Freelance Writing, she has joined the ranks of published author.

Book preview

A SURREAL BLUE ROGUE AGENT NOVELLA:

DO OR DIE

BY

E.R. BAINE

Copyright

Published by Chunksie Entertainment at Smashwords

Copyright 2013. E.R. Baine

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This publication is part of the Dark Lens Galaxy Collection serialization.

Print ISSN: 2306-1642., 2nd Edition

Written and Copyrighted by E.R. Baine, a.k.a. Chunksie.

All characters in this book are fiction and figments of the author’s imagination. www.chunksie.com

Author’s Note

No matter the places I have been, South Carolina, Venezuela, Panama City or Manhattan, my heart always makes its way back to Trinidad. This novella in the first in the series titled Surreal Blue Rogue Agent. I will be writing several series in the coming years and I hope you enjoy reading them. This book is dedicated to my loving family and friends who have supported me in this great adventure of becoming a published author, and to Chunksie Entertainment that has allowed me to reach a much further audience than I could ever imagine.

Introduction

DISCLAIMER: This is not a two people meeting for the first time and falling in love, coming of age story but an episodic paranormal/fantasy and romantic saga. Also may contain scenes depicting homosexuality.

About Do Or Die, Book 1: 

Nothing to lose, everything to gain…

Multi-Billionaire Russian tycoon Viktor Mackmillian and his family are enjoying a peaceful vacation on the small, sunny Caribbean island of Trinidad. But when his wife Audrianna is kidnapped he becomes a man on a deadly mission. He has turned to the vicious werewolf pack he has long cut off all ties with for help…but for a price that Viktor is loath to accept.

For a love that holds no bounds, and bares all wounds…Viktor will forsake his life by the light of the full moon.

A new, paranormal, sci-fi romance saga…

Mature Content, Mature Language, Erotic Scenes 18+

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND MAIN CHARACTERS

Viktor Maxckmillian - Russian Ambassador to Trinidad in the futuristic fantasy Earth world. He is Audrianna's husband and owner of a Multinational Corporation called Maxckcom International, were-bear with mystical powers.

Audrianna Maxckmillian - Wife of Viktor Maxckmillian, were-fox and member of the Werewolf pack of Harlem ruled by Xin Xing. She is also the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Maxckcom International.

Lincoln Huntington - Audrianna's aide and confident and ex-Marine. He also has a bionic arm and both his legs are bionic.

Matsenêste King - Viktor's aide, former Navy Seal and close confidant of Lincoln and Audrianna.

Xin Xing - Leader of the Harlem Werewolf Pack and extreme fighter. Commanding fire is his special ability.

Dr. Eli - Scientist.

Kelly Payne - Master interrogator for Viktor's Maxckcom International black-market dealings. Has the ability to get into people's head. Martial artist weapons expert.

Elyzabel - Audrianna's personal assistant, and Kelly's fiancé.

Hell's Embrace - Viktor's magical club he uses to fight in battle.

Brighton Darksmith - A smith dedicated to creating weaponry infused with magical powers. Occupation referred to as The Darksmith.

Grigori - Man servant to Viktor, comes from a long line of family members who steadfastly serve the Maxckmillian lineage.

Farther Arie John - Chaplain-in-residence at the local New York estate church belonging to the Maxckmillian's.

Copyright

Table of Contents

PROLOGUE

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 10

EXCERPT BOOK 2

Follow Me!

PROLOGUE

THREE YEARS AGO

Audrianna looked out at the expanse of the surrounding hills and was awed by the beauty of the tropical rainforest. Trinidad was truly a beautiful place. A few feet from her was a steep cliff face that gave way to a ravine. She heard the sound of running water at the bottom, a few yards below. The mellow morning enchanted her, and the whistling birds raised her spirit and put her mind at ease.

She hugged herself in the purple fur coat she wore. Naked underneath, her black skin was starting to bear goose-bumps. She shivered. Hearing the crunch of forest leaves, she turned to look at the person who had intruded on her space. Viktor Maxckmillian, the Russian Junior Ambassador from the local embassy. She had known him for years before he received the post.

His approach was purposeful as he emerged from the canopy of trees. He wore slacks but no top, only an overcoat. He was both strong and tall, a well-chiseled male specimen. His jet-black hair was long and flowing, past his shoulders. The ends were tipped with grey, though he was barely over twenty.  Audrianna bit her lower lip against the impassioned feeling inside her that his stare wrought.

You didn’t have to follow me, Audrianna yelled at him from a few feet away, scowling as he quirked a brow at her, never hesitating in his approach.

I’m not going to disappear on you again. He stood inches from her now. It wouldn’t make any sense now that you know who I am and where I live.

He gazed at her, a lazy smile on his face. I’m not taking any chances, especially where you’re concerned.

Audrianna shrugged, nonchalant.

Have you an answer for my proposal?

She shrugged again.

Her eyes diverted sideways. She did not witness the twinge of sadness that flashed across Viktor’s features. His expression soon gave way to one of pique, and then arrogant anger. He reached for her, gripping the fur on either side, and swung her so that she tilted backward, arching her body over the cliff.

Shocked, Audrianna clung onto him, her body exposed. She looked at him determinedly, meeting an equally determined expression.

Viktor!

No! He ground out. Now, you listen to me. Everything I have worked for, everything that I have sacrificed, has been for this. He pushed her closer to the edge and she cried out. "You are in possession of me, woman, and I own you. Your hesitation impugns us both. There is no going back on this. I warned you before, if all that is left for us is the depths of hell, then we embrace hell- together."

Alright, yes. Audrianna glanced down at the steep drop below. Yes, I’ll marry you. Just please calm down.

Viktor yanked her forward into his arms and hugged her tightly to him. Dammit Audrey, you drive me to hysterics. Both their breaths were ragged.

Audrianna placed a hand on his pectoral, her naked body mashed against his. I think you came to me partly insane.

Viktor smiled. You’re driving me over the edge.

That is not funny. She listened to his erratic heartbeat, watching her hand rise up and down with each breath he took.

Viktor heard the smile in her voice and looked down at her, turning her face up to him with the crook of his finger. The top of her head barely met his chest.

You’re not going to apologize to me, are you? Audrianna asked.

Apologize? For what?

Audrianna feigned exasperation. For coercing me to accept your marriage proposal.  You threatened to throw me off the side of a cliff.

Sweetheart, Viktor was unapologetically emphatic. "I make most of my millions from men who feel their lives threatened unless they

Reviews for Do or Die

[aap512 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed reading this novella. I just felt like there was a lot of backstory that I was missing. I think I am going to like the characters but I'm not sure yet. I found the plot to be interesting, I want to read more. Nevertheless, there were several grammatical and spelling errors.

[sportzmomof5 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I was given this book in exchange of an honest review.This book seemed to jump all over the place. First the characters are intimate then the next page, a whole list of new characters are introduced, fighting to get female lead character away from kidnappers. There is no background on the characters or why she was kidnapped. I think the author tried explaining midway but still felt I was missing a key point. This has a great storyline but details need to be added. And the only romance was two sex scenes otherwise it reads more as a thriller with gun fighting and gory details.

[handybear · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I received this book to review. It is a short book and is well written. The imagery is vivid and the characters interesting. However, I can see why some of the other reviewers thought it jumped around too much. Although, I liked the way it hinted at a bigger story to come, it still seemed like I was missing some of the history that had been before. Who is Viktor? What is the secret involving his wife. Why does he hide the paranormal from his security staff? I look forward to the next book hopefully it will expand on this one and explain some of facets.

[p. s · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

great

[mom2lnb · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

For the second time in as many months, I'm faced with writing a critical review of a book I've personally been asked to review. As I've said in the past, this isn't something I relish doing, but I feel I have an obligation as a reviewer to be as honest as possible in expressing my experiences with each book I read. Quite frankly, I finished Do or Die feeling dazed and confused. I pride myself in having excellent reading comprehension, so until now, I don't think I've ever read a story where I couldn't really fathom exactly what was happening. Reading this novella was kind of like wandering through someone's dreams. It felt like little more than a series of disconnected scenes that lacked a cohesive flow. I easily could have been lost in the jungle of its Trinidadian setting for as well as I understood the plot. It was a highly unsatisfying read on a number of levels, not the least of which was its abrupt and bizarre ending. I read the final words thinking, “That's it?” I realize that this is supposed to be the first in a series, so I'm guessing that the story will be continued in future novellas. However, I've never read a book before, series or otherwise, that ended leaving me with more questions than answers. If this was intended to be a serialized novel, that should have been made more clear in the cover blurb. Without a knowledge that the story is 'to be continued,' I think the vast majority of readers will go into reading a romance with the expectation that it will have some sort of happy and satisfying ending, but this one certainly didn't.I couldn't honestly tell you whether I liked Viktor and Audrianna, the hero and heroine, or not. They and all the characters in general were one-dimensional and markedly underdeveloped. Even after reading the entire story, I can't tell you much about either one of them, because precious little information is given about them. Viktor is a Russian tycoon and diplomat, but I have no idea how he came by his fortune or why he was chosen as a diplomat or what his jobs entail. He also wields supernatural powers that it appears he has suppressed for a time until his wife is kidnapped. I think he is some sort of sorcerer, but I'm not entirely certain. He is, however, extremely arrogant and scarily possessive of his wife, which isn't really my cup of tea. Audrianna is mentioned at one point to be the Chief Information Officer in Viktor's company, and at another point is said to be an amateur scientist, but I couldn't tell you anything about what she does in either capacity. She is also a werewolf who never phased, but who mysteriously summoned an energy ball that was never explained. This is really all I learned about either one of these characters. There is no backstory, no meaningful introspection, no emotional journey, nothing that really speaks to who they are, what they do, or why they do it.The prologue made some sense, but from the moment I started the first chapter, I felt like I'd been dropped into the middle of a story and was grasping for some sort of foothold to understand what was going on. If it hadn't been for the cover blurb mentioning that Audrianna had been kidnapped, I probably wouldn't have been able to figure out even that much. The characters and situations were introduced at a rapid-fire pace with no background and little description as to who they were and what was happening. It took a long time to figure out werewolves were a part of the story, and I'm still not sure what type of powers they possessed. The action sequences were very confusing to follow. Half the time, I didn't know who were the bad guys and who were the good guys. As an aside, I normally have a fairly high tolerance for violence in books, but for me, the violence level in this one was bordering on gratuitous. The head-hopping was very distracting as well. Frequently, there were abrupt switches from one character's POV to a different character and scene entirely without any warning at all which was extremely jarring. Overall, this story was in desperate need of a lot more transitions and details to pull everything together in a comprehensible way. As I mentioned earlier, even after finishing the story, I find myself with more questions than answers. In addition to the things I've already mentioned not understanding, I still have no real grasp on why Audrianna was kidnapped in the first place. I don't understand why Viktor didn't sufficiently trust the former military men who acted as bodyguards for him and his wife to reveal their supernatural abilities to them, or why he allowed them to go on their own rescue mission to save his wife when he was already taking his own team in. It seemed like a situation that easily could have ended in disaster. I couldn't figure out how Audrianna survived the explosion set off by the villain. I have no idea what the two bodyguards, Lincoln and Mat, were talking about at the bar in New York, who the Carlos person was that they were discussing sending to Mexico or why they were sending him, or who the person in the car was who picked them up when they left the bar. I'm even more in the dark about the mysterious, unnamed person who actually was in Mexico and blew up a jail. And last, but not least, I'm baffled as to whether Audrianna was channeling another person at the end, and if so, who, or if she simply wasn't Audrianna at all. Every one of these things have left me perplexedly scratching my head.My last issue with the story is that for a book that appears to be billed as romance, there really isn't any to be found within its pages. Yes, there was a proposal in the prologue, but I'm sorry to say that a man hanging the supposed love of his life over a cliff to get her to agree to marry him isn't romantic to me at all. There are also two love scenes, one of which is very erotic, but again, sex does not equal romance. This story contained no romantic gestures and no tender moments of any kind. Even after Audrianna is rescued, Viktor goes around acting like a caveman, making veiled threats towards practically any man who comes near her, and even threatening her life if she ever cheats on him, not to mention, said erotic love scene takes place right after the rescue when she's still in the hospital. I suppose the fact that he went after her in the first place could be taken as a romantic gesture, but it just didn't work for me on that level. To me, it seemed like he did that more because he viewed her as his possession that he wasn't going to allow anyone else to have, rather than because he loved her deeply. I don't even recall them saying that they loved one another, which is usually an absolute must for me in a romance.Overall, Do or Die had way too many weaknesses to be an enjoyable read for me. I could see some potential in it though, which is why I gave it two stars. There were some decent ingredients that could have made an intriguing story if only it had been fleshed out a lot more. If more care had been given to shoring up details, explaining events better, and character development, instead of leaving everything to the reader's imagination, I think this novella could have been a great story, and with those additions, probably would have been even better as a full-length novel. As is though, it felt like little more than the bare bones of a story.Note: This novella contains explicit language and sexual situations including anal sex and exhibitionism, which may offend some readers.I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[eileenlina · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I didn't enjoy this book very much. One of the reasons was that it is not the usual genre that I read and entertain myself with. I enjoy paranormal with romance, but this was VERY paranormal with not so much romance as sexual drive. This is more my problem than the author's. Nevertheless, there was so much happening in the story that didn't give me any direction to the plot. If there were some back story to what was happening, that may solve some of the problem. I wasn’t able to get into the characters’ mind to understand how all this action felt. I couldn't figure out what was the real issue to the story. Much of the time I wasn't sure who the `bad guy' was and who was the `good guy'. I don’t like having to be so critical, but I need to write my review honestly.